There is a retention basin on the side of the new high school. The science department wants to put a wetland in the retention basin. The school district doesn't want to provide funding for implementation of the wetland. Convince the district why a wetland is not only an environmentally sustainable solution, enhancing our LEED certification, but will also provide cross-cirricular learning opportunities for all. For your final product, propose a design for the new wetland with detailed specs, costs, benefits, and uses.
Advantages of wetlands
What are some main advantages to constructing a wetland on the school property?
Cost of implementation and maintenance
What are the costs associated with the construction of a wetland?
What is necessary for maintenance of a wetland
Problem-Based Learning
THe scenario:
There is a retention basin on the side of the new high school. The science department wants to put a wetland in the retention basin. The school district doesn't want to provide funding for implementation of the wetland. Convince the district why a wetland is not only an environmentally sustainable solution, enhancing our LEED certification, but will also provide cross-cirricular learning opportunities for all. For your final product, propose a design for the new wetland with detailed specs, costs, benefits, and uses.Advantages of wetlands
What are some main advantages to constructing a wetland on the school property?
Native Species
What native plants and animals would be found in a PA wetland?
Cost of implementation and maintenance
What are the costs associated with the construction of a wetland?
What is necessary for maintenance of a wetland
Educational uses
What types of classes could be held at the wetland?
What can students learn from a wetland?
Other General Sites:
http://www.nytimes.com/1988/11/29/science/small-towns-build-artificial-wetlands-to-treat-sewage.html?sec=&spon=&pagewanted=all